Headline statistics
Number of pupils with SEN requriements
1,766,924
Percentage of pupils with SEN requirements
19.5%
Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025
Overall SEN totals
Number of pupils on SEN support
1,284,284
Number of Education, health and care plans at January 2025
482,640
Total pupils with special education needs
1,766,924
Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025
Type of need
Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025